netizen

citizens (of the physical space) using the Internet as a tool in order to engage in society, politics, and government participation

social conventions for online communities

the new societal territory that is inhabited by Netizens

the concept that citizens have certain roles and responsibilities to society and the environment and should actively participate

List of Internet pioneers

those who helped erect the theoretical and technological foundation of the Internet (instead of improving its content, utility or political aspects)

a culture in which the public does not act merely as consumers and voters, but also as contributors, producers and active participants